[25-SMR] Teacher - Summer School (Internal Only)

About the position

The mission of CWC Kansas City is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within a diverse community. CWC Kansas City teachers will implement a high-quality, challenging academic program that includes curriculum consistent with the constructivist learning theory, and project-based, interdisciplinary units that allow students to develop and then demonstrate their understanding actively and creatively. We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid understanding of supporting academic, social, and emotional development. This is a full-time, stipended position (for current CWCKC employees) or a full-time, seasonal position (for non-current CWCKC employees), located in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Delivering curricular materials selected by CWC Kansas City within a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Delivering lessons and units of study specific to the summer school theme and program that serve varied learning styles and levels of skill and knowledge.
• Taking part in a collaborative professional team environment, working with other teachers and administrators to develop, implement, and refine integrated, project-based summer curriculum.
• Engaging in ongoing assessment of student progress in the areas of mathematics and English Language Arts using a variety of means, maintaining accurate records, and using data to tailor instruction to individual needs to increase understanding.
• Maintaining effective communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Supporting student learning and growth through various field trips, outings, and school-based activities that incorporate active, exploratory, hands-on learning.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and appropriate Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification (i.e. 'B-3 Early Childhood Education' and/or '1-6 Elementary Education')
• Experience (minimum two years preferred) teaching early elementary grades
• Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs
• Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, culturally-responsive classroom management practices
• Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and the multiple intelligences theory; and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum in accordance with these philosophies
• Experience developing caring classroom environments where instructional time is dedicated to community-building, conflict resolution skill-building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to help develop a strong school community
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package